Substitute For Apricot Preserves
Refer to this helpful list of substitutes for apricot preserves when you are in a pinch and need a replacement for your recipe.
Ingredients
- Apricot jam or jelly - 1:1 ratio plus finely chopped dried apricots and 1 T lemon juice
- Peach preserves - 1:1 ratio plus 1 t lemon juice
- Mango jam or preserves - 1:1 ratio plus 1 T lemon or lime juice
- Orange marmalade - 1:1 ratio plus 1 t honey or granulated sugar
- Plum jams - 1:1 ratio plus 1 t lemon juice and 1/8 t ground ginger if needed
- Fruit compote like apricot or peach - Suitable where the preserves’ texture fits, but it might be slightly more liquid.
- Mixed fruit preserves - 1:1 ratio plus a drop of apricot flavoring or extract if necessary
Instructions
- Substitute apricot preserves for one of the above substitutes according to the ratios and notes listed.
- Consider adding a small amount of lemon juice or honey to the substitute to bring the flavor closer to that of apricot preserves.
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